Post subject: Re: Please dont make me have to seek out "vegan" bananas

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:43 pm

Dying from Nooch Lung

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That really can't be economically feasible, can it? I imagine the shellfish has got to be more expensive than the actual fruit. And if they use non-organic shellfish can they still put the organic label on bananas?

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Post subject: Re: Please dont make me have to seek out "vegan" bananas

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:31 pm

Dying from Nooch Lung

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I recently discovered that a lot of fruit is not technically vegan. A lot of fruit that's waxed - so basically all citrus, and things like apples and pears - is actually coated in shellac. I had always assumed that a plant-based wax was used, but was really bummed to find out this wasn't the case. Sometimes it feels like there's no escaping animal products. :(

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Post subject: Re: Please dont make me have to seek out "vegan" bananas

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:16 am

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missmuffcake wrote:

I read about this a few weeks back. Since shellfish is a big time allergen I think the idea is stupid, and the produce lady at the store agrees!

yeah, it makes no sense to use a spray based on shellfish when it's one of the most common allergens. I think many non-vegans would be grossed out by this too. Just because someone uses animal products doesn't mean they want shellfish in their bananas.

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Post subject: Re: Please dont make me have to seek out "vegan" bananas

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:28 pm

Brain Made of Raw Seitan

Joined: Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:23 pmPosts: 1212Location: Under a bridge

This seems like an awful idea all around. OK, so excluding those crazy vegans and crazy people with shellfish allergies, what about people who keep kosher? So basically this would be a huge issue for multiple groups of people.

Post subject: Re: Please dont make me have to seek out "vegan" bananas

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:45 pm

Calls "cavemen" on that

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Animal products aside, this is just dangerous. I know people that are DEATHLY allergic to shellfish.

And ew of course. Just put your damn bananas in the fridge if you want them to keep. I am guilty of letting bananas go bad all the time. I just make banana bread. I dont want anything put on them to make them keep ('natural' or not)

I need a raise so I can start buying organic bananas. They are one of the few I buy non-organic still. Maybe I should present this article during my review next month.

I had bananas going bad so I forced myself to eat one every day for like two months and I finally started to like them. I don't crave them or anything but now I don't have them go bad. Plus, if you cut them up and freeze them you can put them into smoothies or just eat blended, frozen banana which is like the best.

Post subject: Re: Please dont make me have to seek out "vegan" bananas

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:04 pm

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Aside from the aforementioned problems, this will also suck for those of us who make banana bread often. I'll now have to be sure to buy bananas at least three weeks in advance to make sure they're ripe in time.

I recently discovered that a lot of fruit is not technically vegan. A lot of fruit that's waxed - so basically all citrus, and things like apples and pears - is actually coated in shellac. I had always assumed that a plant-based wax was used, but was really bummed to find out this wasn't the case. Sometimes it feels like there's no escaping animal products. :(

Yeah, this has always been a bummer. There's only so much you can do! Even organics are covered in it.

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Post subject: Re: Please dont make me have to seek out "vegan" bananas

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:18 am

The Real Hamburger Helper

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I also know people who are deathly allergic to shellfish. That is really, really stupid.

joyfulgirl wrote:

Aside from the aforementioned problems, this will also suck for those of us who make banana bread often. I'll now have to be sure to buy bananas at least three weeks in advance to make sure they're ripe in time.

I know, right?! I like eating barely ripe bananas, but the whole reason I buy them is so they can get ripe really fast, so I can use them in smoothies and bread. I have a rotation system!

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